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Amid dwindling donations in recent years, Warm the Children gets early start on fundraising
My Turn: Housing referendum — How much more subsidized housing can Greenfield afford?
UMass ends monkey research targeted by activists, citing end of federal research funding
Code Pink founder says US support for Israel no longer reflects public opinion
PHOTOS: Griswold Memorial Library director checks out
Congressman says meals programs must be defended following federal cuts
Leyden, Bernardston residents weigh in on ideas for shared services
New owners at Shelburne’s Kenburn Orchards look to maintain historic property’s heritage
SHELBURNE — After having Kenburn Orchards in their family for more than a century, former owners Susan and Larry Flaccus have sold the blueberry farm, passing the torch down to two new families — the Wilkins and Slowinski families.
Locals, experts say halting penny production makes sense
What’s a country to do when a penny isn’t worth a red cent anymore? Stop minting them, apparently.
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Orange man, 35, dies in crash
Greenfield’s Camelot Cat Cafe opening Friday
Cleary Jewelers issued order to vacate Greenfield store by Aug. 23
Main Street police substation now open in Greenfield
Chicopee’s Garret Theberge, Conway’s Leah Gump capture sprint titles at 41st Greenfield Triathlon
Planned utility pole work spurs concerns in Leverett
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West County Notebook: Aug. 5, 2025
PHOTO: Bidding night farewell
Greenfield Police Logs: June 16 to June 22, 2025
Greenfield Notebook: Aug. 5, 2025
Sports
Chicopee’s Garret Theberge, Conway’s Leah Gump capture sprint titles at 41st Greenfield Triathlon
GREENFIELD — It was near perfect conditions on Sunday for the 41st Greenfield Triathlon.
Greenfield Triathlon returns on Sunday for 41st running of race
Bulletin Board: Keene takes home Franklin Tech Girls Summer Basketball League championship with victory over Mahar 
UMass football: Trio of quarterbacks battle for starting spot ahead of Aug. 30 season opener
Bulletin Board: Keene defeats Frontier in boys varsity championship game of DRIVE LeagueOpinion
My Turn: The bookseller general
Henry Knox was born in Boston in 1750. While a student at the Boston Latin School, his father suddenly abandoned the family. Forced to quit school to help support the family, young Henry found employment at a bookstore where the indulgent owner became a surrogate father to him. He allowed Henry to read any book he wished in between his duties. Henry read widely but his favorites were books of military history and tactics.
My Turn: The abolition of cruelty
Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: An offering of mid-summer gratitude
From Global to Local: Every meal is an opportunity
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Greenfield’s Camelot Cat Cafe opening Friday
GREENFIELD — Those looking to kick back with ice cream or a beverage surrounded by feline friends can do so at the Camelot Cat Cafe, believed to be western Massachusetts’ first cat cafe, starting Friday.
Tri-State Precision in Northfield marks 60 years
Greenfield’s Rite Aid closing
New owner bringing ‘right energy’ to Main Street Bar & Grille in Greenfield
Sidehill Farm yogurt biz changes hands in Hawley
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Arts & Life
Local fruit salad just got even better: Try adding a hint of San Antonio spice
I’m officially declaring this season in 2025 the Summer of Salad. For much of July (and August may well follow suit), it was too warm to turn on the stove in my kitchen, let alone the oven. Salads provided me with nourishment, moisture, and crunch. Those salads included fruit salads.
Tales from the top: In new book, Heath native Sarah Hartshorne reflects on not becoming America’s Next Top Model
20 hours to celebrate 20 years: Valley Free Radio host to broadcast for nearly a day, Aug. 7
Living, breathing, label-free music: Etchings Festival is ‘the natural habitat for something that doesn't fit any specific mold’
Sounds Local: Well Suited is having their best year yet: Local Americana band plays the Mill in Shelburne Falls this Saturday, Aug. 2Obituaries
Leonard F. Haggerty
Fort Myers, FL - Leonard F. Haggerty, 82, of Fort Meyers, FL died peacefully July 4, 2025, at the Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in New York City on February 13, 1943, the son of Leonard J. and Helen (Graves) Haggerty. Len attended... remainder of obit for Leonard F. Haggerty
Ruth M. Viens
Turners Falls, MA - Ruth M. Viens passed away at Franklin Medical Center after a brief illness on July 26th, 2025. Born at home in Turners Falls, she was the daughter of the late Lillian Cate and Alphonse SanSoucie, and the wife of the... remainder of obit for Ruth M. Viens
William Lankarge
South Deerfield, MA - William Paul Lankarge of South Deerfield, MA, left us on July 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 5, 1937, in Greenfield, MA, Billy was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Kuzdeba)Lankarge. Brought up in S... remainder of obit for William Lankarge
John M.W. Coughlin
John M.W. (Bill) Coughlin Sarasota, FL - John M.W.( Bill) Coughlin passed away on July 13, 2025 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born in Greenfield, MA on September 2, 1941 to William and Mary Leyden Coughlin. He graduated from Deerfield Ac... remainder of obit for John M.W. Coughlin
